3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D printing solutions, offering a comprehensive range of products and services from 3D printers and materials to software and on-demand manufacturing. The company caters to both professional and consumer markets, enabling users to transform their ideas into reality with a wide variety of materials, including plastics, metals, ceramics, and even edibles. 3D Systems' offerings extend to the healthcare sector, providing end-to-end solutions for personalized surgery and patient-specific medical and dental devices. Its products and services aim to replace and complement traditional methods, accelerating design, prototyping, and manufacturing processes. The company operates globally, with a significant presence in the Americas.
Managing Director, CFO and Executive Vice President
Jomaira Elizabeth
Co-Founder
Jeffrey Graves
CEO and President
Past deals in 3D Printing
Systemic Bio
Seed Round in 2022
Systemic Bio specializes in creating bioprinted organs-on-chips for drug discovery and development. Utilizing a proprietary platform built with advanced 3D Systems technology, the company offers a production-level build volume and resolution, significantly surpassing current commercial technologies. This enables researchers to study drug interactions within realistic, vascularized organ models using hydrogels and human cells.
dp polar
Acquisition in 2022
dp polar is a technology-focused company located near Karlsruhe, Germany, specializing in the design, development, and delivery of advanced 3D printing systems. The company provides solutions for continuous, high-speed additive mass manufacturing, catering to both industrial and healthcare sectors. dp polar's innovative rotating build platform facilitates a continuous printing process, effectively addressing the demands of series production. This technology eliminates the traditional start-and-stop operations, thereby enhancing production efficiency while reducing wear and vibration linked to conventional print head movements. Through its offerings, dp polar aims to accelerate component production and improve operational effectiveness for manufacturers.
Kumovis
Acquisition in 2022
Kumovis is a medical technology company focused on advancing the field of 3D printing for industrial and medical applications. It has developed a specialized 3D printing system that integrates clean room technology, allowing for the precise processing of high-performance polymers. This innovation enables the creation of patient-customized implants, facilitating more convenient and effective medical operations in hospitals. Through its cutting-edge technology, Kumovis aims to enhance the capabilities of medical professionals and improve patient outcomes.
Volumetric
Acquisition in 2021
Volumetric, Inc. is a Houston-based company that specializes in advanced biomaterials and biofabrication through its innovative 3D bioprinting platform. Founded in 2014, Volumetric focuses on creating vascularized human tissue and developing bioprinters and bio inks for a range of applications, including life sciences, drug discovery, and medical devices. The company's technology aims to enhance research in biomaterials, cancer treatments, and the potential replacement of human organs, positioning it at the forefront of developments in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
Oqton
Acquisition in 2021
Oqton develops an innovative factory operating system that integrates engineering software with manufacturing hardware to optimize production processes. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco and Ghent, the company focuses on enhancing additive manufacturing workflows through AI-powered solutions. Oqton's FactoryOS captures real-time data from production environments, utilizing AI techniques to provide actionable insights that improve and re-engineer workflows. By linking data across the manufacturing ecosystem—from design to production and logistics—Oqton enables businesses to operate agile factories that can efficiently manage complex product mixes while reducing inventory and simplifying supply chains.
Allevi
Acquisition in 2021
Allevi develops innovative tools for designing and engineering 3D tissues, focusing on bioprinting technology. The company offers desktop 3D bioprinters that allow users to create functional three-dimensional living tissues using various biomaterials and cell lines. Additionally, Allevi provides bioinks made from collagen and hyaluronic acid, which are available for purchase online. Their cloud-based platform, Bioprint Online, enables users to design complex structures, define materials, and monitor the printing process. Allevi's products serve a diverse clientele, including researchers in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and cell biology, as well as industrial and pharmaceutical companies for drug testing and development, and educators. Established in 2014 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Allevi was formerly known as BioBots, Inc.
Additive Works
Acquisition in 2021
Additive Works is a Bremen-based software company established in 2015, specializing in simulation-based process preparation for metal additive manufacturing. The company aims to simplify the laser beam melting process by integrating advanced technologies into the production workflow. Its flagship software suite, Amphyon, includes various modules that assist in identifying optimal part orientations, automatically generating support structures, and simulating the build process. By leveraging these simulation tools, users can anticipate and correct part distortions, ultimately reducing the risk of failed builds and minimizing manual preparation time. This comprehensive approach significantly lowers pre-processing costs, enhancing the efficiency and automation of metal additive manufacturing.
Onkos Surgical
Series B in 2017
Onkos Surgical Inc. is a privately-held company based in Parsippany, New Jersey, focused on providing advanced technologies and solutions for surgical oncologists. Founded in 2014, Onkos Surgical is dedicated to transforming the treatment of musculoskeletal cancers and complex orthopedic conditions. The company offers innovative products such as GenVie, a magnesium bone scaffolding technology, and the ELEOS Proximal Tibia, a 3D printed limb salvage replacement. By leveraging cutting-edge techniques in virtual surgical planning, 3D modeling and printing, and personalized surgical planning, Onkos Surgical aims to enhance patient outcomes and improve the overall experience for both patients and healthcare professionals.
BotObjects
Acquisition in 2015
BotObjects Limited specializes in designing and manufacturing full-color 3D desktop printers for both business and home use. The company also develops user-friendly 3D printing software and supplies cartridges, catering to a diverse clientele. Its flagship product, the ProDesk3D, exemplifies the company's commitment to innovation in the 3D printing sector. BotObjects distributes its products through a network of partners across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, while also facilitating direct online orders. Established in 2013, the company is headquartered in London, with an additional location in New York. As of December 2014, BotObjects operates as a subsidiary of 3D Systems Corporation.
LayerWise NV
Acquisition in 2014
LayerWise NV specializes in advanced direct metal 3D printing and additive manufacturing services, offering quick-turn, 3D-printed metal parts for various applications. The company designs and produces metal components primarily for the aerospace, medical, dental, and high-precision equipment sectors. Utilizing a high-power laser beam, LayerWise fuses metallic powders to create intricate metal parts, catering to both prototyping and production needs. Through its innovative technology, LayerWise contributes to the efficiency and precision of manufacturing processes across these industries.
American Precision Prototyping
Acquisition in 2014
American Precision Prototyping, LLC specializes in high-quality rapid prototyping and advanced manufacturing services, catering to both large and small companies since its establishment in 1993. The company boasts a skilled team of project engineers and model makers who oversee the production process, ensuring precision and quality in every project. Their facilities span 12,500 square feet and are equipped with advanced machinery, including nine SLA machines, a PolyJet machine, and an SLS machine, all supported by dedicated battery backups. This setup allows for thorough control over the manufacturing process, including regular calibration of equipment. Additionally, American Precision Prototyping offers a streamlined quoting engine, facilitating efficient project management and timely delivery of finished parts, which are hand-finished in specialized areas for sanding and painting.
Laser Reproductions
Acquisition in 2014
Laser Reproductions is a leading provider of rapid prototyping, manufacturing, product development and stereolithography services to industrial design firms, original equipment manufacturers, inventors and architects. By combining today's leading processes, a vast production capacity and their expertise in design engineering, they deliver innovative solutions that rapidly bring ideas to life. Their full-service capabilities include today's leading Rapid Prototyping processes and Tooling and Manufacturing services. With their corporate headquarters located in Columbus, Ohio, Laser Reproductions is centrally located to serve companies throughout the United States.
Robtec
Acquisition in 2014
Founded in 1994, Robtec is a leading provider of 3D printing services and rapid prototyping technologies in Brazil and Latin America. The company has built a strong reputation in the industry by representing major international companies such as 3D Systems, GOM, Materialise, and MCP-HEK. Headquartered in Diadema, Robtec is committed to delivering the latest technologies and solutions in 3D printing, offering a range of personal, professional, and production 3D printers as well as advanced scanning provisions. With a dedicated and well-trained team, Robtec focuses on meeting the evolving needs of its clients across the region.
Medical Modeling
Acquisition in 2014
Medical Modeling Inc. is a company based in Golden, Colorado, specializing in the development of personalized surgical treatments and patient-specific medical devices through advanced 3D printing technology. The firm focuses on medical imaging and surgical planning, providing surgeons with customized solutions that enhance the precision and effectiveness of head and neck surgical procedures. By leveraging innovative techniques, Medical Modeling aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline surgical processes, ensuring that medical professionals have the necessary tools tailored to individual patient needs.
Digital PlaySpace
Acquisition in 2014
Digital PlaySpace is a game design and development studio based in Cleveland, Georgia, founded in 2007. The company specializes in creating engaging digital applications, primarily targeting children and women, that focus on design and creativity. Notable offerings include the Dreamhouse Designer, a Facebook game that immerses players in home design with photo-realistic graphics and virtual decor items, allowing them to progress from an intern to a master designer while sharing their experiences with friends. Another key product is Dollhouse, which lets users decorate 3D dollhouses with various customizable elements. These games not only provide entertainment but also offer brands a platform to engage customers, enhance product awareness, and drive sales through in-game purchases and monetization strategies. Digital PlaySpace operates as a subsidiary of 3D Systems Corporation.
Figulo
Acquisition in 2013
Figulo Corporation, founded in August 2011 by Andy Jeffery, Mark Sears, and Tim Sheehen, specializes in the production of 3D printed ceramics. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company employs advanced 3D printing technology to manufacture a variety of ceramic items, including tableware, tiles, kitchenware, bathroom products, and cups. Figulo operates a cloud-based model that allows artists, designers, and consumers to create personalized ceramic objects, leveraging their expertise in materials and traditional ceramics processes. This innovative approach enables a new level of customization and creativity in ceramic design, catering to a global customer base.
The Sugar Lab
Acquisition in 2013
The Sugar Lab makes custom 3D printed sugar designs. The Sugar Lab is Kyle and Liz von Hasseln, a husband and wife architectural design team in Los Angeles. The Sugar Lab started when the two were graduate students and tried to 3D print a cake instead of baking a birthday cake for a friend. After a period of trial and error, they managed to print a tiny cupcake topper that spelled her name in cursive sugar. When they realized other people would be interested in printed sugar as well, they started The Sugar Lab officially, in a studio in Silver Lake.
Blokify
Seed Round in 2013
Blokify is a 3D modeling software designed for children, allowing them to create toys that can be enjoyed both virtually and physically through 3D printing. The software is available for download on the iOS store and serves as a tool for young users to engage in creative play by designing their own toy models. Additionally, Blokify operates a toy factory that facilitates the production of these custom creations, bridging the gap between digital design and tangible play experiences.
CRDM
Acquisition in 2013
CRDM is a prominent UK provider of rapid prototyping and 3D printing services, established in 1995. Operating from a specialized 22,250 square foot facility in High Wycombe since 2007, the company serves various industries including automotive, aerospace, medical, defense, and motorsports. CRDM employs advanced technologies such as 3D CAD-driven rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing, and CNC machining, enabling efficient design and production of components and tooling. All of their processes are accredited to the ISO 9001:2008 quality assurance standard, ensuring high-quality outputs tailored to meet the specific needs of their clients.
Phenix Systems
Acquisition in 2013
Phenix Systems specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of proprietary Direct Metal 3D printers and powder-laser sintering manufacturing systems. The company focuses on powder bed-based additive manufacturing equipment, enabling the direct creation of parts from three-dimensional models developed in CAD software. By leveraging advanced technology, Phenix Systems aims to provide innovative solutions for various industries requiring high-precision metal components.
Arcam
Post in 2013
Arcam AB specializes in additive manufacturing solutions for metal components, primarily focusing on the orthopedic and aerospace industries. The company offers advanced products such as the Arcam Q10, an electron beam melting (EBM) machine designed for the production of orthopedic implants, and the Arcam A2, which facilitates the additive manufacturing of metal parts using various materials for aerospace applications. In addition to these machines, Arcam provides a range of auxiliary equipment for powder handling, including explosion-protected vacuum cleaners, trolleys, and recovery systems. The company also supplies software, metal powders, and a variety of services, including application support and training. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, Arcam serves a global customer base.
Geomagic
Acquisition in 2013
Geomagic is a prominent provider of 3D software solutions focused on creating digital models from the scan data of physical objects. The company offers a range of applications, including Geomagic Studio, Geomagic Qualify, and Geomagic Wrap, which are utilized by professionals in design, reverse engineering, and inspection to enhance product quality and reduce time to market. Geomagic's software is also widely employed in the dental and medical sectors for producing customized restorations, appliances, prosthetics, and treatment plans, thereby improving patient care. Renowned organizations such as Ford, NASA, and Invisalign leverage Geomagic technology to optimize their operations. Headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, Geomagic maintains subsidiaries in Europe and Asia and has established partnerships worldwide.
Freshfiber
Acquisition in 2012
FreshFiber is the leading 3D printed consumer electronics accessories brand sold on-line and in retail stores.
The Innovation Modelmakers
Acquisition in 2012
The Innovation Modelmakers (TIM) is a leading provider of custom prototyping and manufacturing services for designers and engineers
Viztu Technologies
Acquisition in 2012
Viztu Technologies develops custom multi-dimensional scanning and imaging solutions that are both visually elegant and technologically excellent. Our current projects include a SAAS 3D reconstruction from digital photos application (hypr3d), a mobile 3D copy machine (zeebl) and the development of a free viewpoint video capture system.
My Robot Nation
Acquisition in 2012
my robot nation' lets users easily create custom robot designs which are then 3D printed and mailed to them as physical figurines
Z Corporations
Acquisition in 2011
Z Corporation specializes in 3D printing and 3D scanning technologies designed for design professionals across various industries, including product design, architecture, education, and healthcare. The company offers advanced 3D printers that can produce multicolored parts and rapid prototyping machines for creating plastic prototypes. By providing innovative solutions, Z Corporation aims to enhance the productivity and creativity of designers and engineers, enabling them to bring their ideas to life more efficiently. The company is dedicated to making its technologies accessible and valuable, supporting innovators in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in their respective fields.
Alibre
Acquisition in 2011
Alibre specializes in providing affordable complete engineering solutions. It seeks to change the landscape of 3D mechanical CAD software. The company is driven by a mission to maximize the access of professional design solutions to today's world-changers, educators, and entrepreneurs through affordability, simplicity, and service.
Quickparts.com
Acquisition in 2011
Quickparts.com, Inc. provides custom manufacturing services to produce plastic and metal parts from three dimensional computer-aided design models for engineers and designers. Its custom manufacturing services include stereolithography, polyjet, selective laser sintering, fused deposition modeling, cast urethanes, sheet metal, and CNC machined prototypes. The company also offers rapid, low-volume, and production injection molds and parts, as well as production tools for molders. It serves aerospace, automotive, consumer products, and electronics markets. Quickparts was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
American Precision Prototyping
Acquisition in 2010
American Precision Prototyping, LLC specializes in high-quality rapid prototyping and advanced manufacturing services, catering to both large and small companies since its establishment in 1993. The company boasts a skilled team of project engineers and model makers who oversee the production process, ensuring precision and quality in every project. Their facilities span 12,500 square feet and are equipped with advanced machinery, including nine SLA machines, a PolyJet machine, and an SLS machine, all supported by dedicated battery backups. This setup allows for thorough control over the manufacturing process, including regular calibration of equipment. Additionally, American Precision Prototyping offers a streamlined quoting engine, facilitating efficient project management and timely delivery of finished parts, which are hand-finished in specialized areas for sanding and painting.
Desktop Factory
Acquisition in 2009
Desktop Factory specializes in the development of 3D printing technology aimed at creating accessible desktop fabrication and prototyping systems. The company has designed a printer that utilizes a patented low-cost implementation, which includes a drum roller, halogen lamp, and nylon-based powder. This innovative approach eliminates the need for UV curable resins, resulting in a non-toxic printing device that is both affordable and user-friendly. By focusing on cost-effective solutions, Desktop Factory caters to a broad audience looking for efficient and safe 3D printing options.
DTM
Acquisition in 2001
DTM Corporation specializes in the development, design, manufacturing, and marketing of rapid prototyping and tooling systems, as well as powdered materials and related services on a global scale. The company's offerings are centered around its proprietary selective laser sintering technology, which facilitates the creation of solid three-dimensional models directly from computer-aided design (CAD) data. DTM's systems are equipped with numerous productivity-enhancing features, making them suitable for various applications in prototyping and manufacturing.
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